Caramel Cake With Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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FABULOUS ELEGANT DESSERT Ingredients:
(from cottage living magazine) |
level: intermediate to advanced |
caramel cake with caramel cream cheese frosting |
makes 1 (9-inch) 2-layer cake |
for the cake |
3 1/2 cups sifted cake flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar |
1 3/4 cups light brown sugar, divided |
1 1/4 cups butter, softened and divided |
6 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup evaporated milk |
caramel cream cheese frosting |
1/4 cup light brown sugar |
10 tablespoon butter, divided |
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream |
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
dash of salt |
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar |
pecan praline (topping) |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1/2 cup pecans, chopped |
Directions:
1. Caramel Cake With Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
2. Garnish: Pecan Praline
3. FOR THE CAKE:
4. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans; line with lightly greased parchment or wax paper.
5. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside. Place 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1 cup butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed 5 minutes or until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture and 1 cup milk alternately to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating at low speed after each addition. Pour into prepared pans; sharply tap pans once on counter to remove air bubbles. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire rack. Place 1 layer on a cake plate.
6. Combine 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook (without stirring) until a candy thermometer registers 238°. Transfer to a heat-resistant bowl, and beat 3 minutes or until thickened and easy to spread. Quickly spread filling over cake layer on plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; chill 15 minutes or until set.
7. Spread a thin layer of Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting over filling. Top with second layer. Frost cake. Chill 20 minutes or until frosting sets, then cover and chill 4 hours or overnight. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. Garnish, if desired.
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9. Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
10. Melt brown sugar and 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from heat. Whisk in cream; blend well. Transfer to a heat-resistant bowl. Cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
11. Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. With mixer running, slowly pour in cooled brown sugar mixture; beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition until completely smooth. Chill slightly for a firmer texture, stirring occasionally.
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13. Pecan Praline (topping)
14. Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook (without stirring) until golden. Stir in pecans; remove from heat. Rapidly spread mixture onto greased foil. Cool completely. Break into small pieces; store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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